Glucose Blood Collection Tubes (Sodium Fluoride Tubes)

Features

• How it works: Glucose values in unpreserved blood samples decrease quickly after collection as glucose is metabolised by the blood cells. The additives contained in sodium fluoride tubes will stop enzymatic activatity at the glycolytic pathway.
• Additive filling: The additive is sprayed on the inner wall of the tube and then followed by drying.
• Mixing recommendation: Revert the tube 6-8 times immediately after blood collection to prevent blood clotting.
• Centrifugation instructions: 1300-1800g, 10 minutes at 18-25℃ temperature.

Product Specifications

Application

Used for blood glucose assay, OGTT, glycated hemoglobin and alkali-resistant hemoglobin tests.

• Blood glucose assay: Detect fasting/random blood glucose for diabetes screening, diagnosis and monitoring.
• OGTT: Evaluate glucose tolerance; key for diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus and impaired fasting glucose.
• HbA1c: Reflect average blood glucose over 2–3 months, gold standard for long-term glycemic control assessment.Alkali-resistant hemoglobin: For screening hemoglobinopathies including thalassemia.

Why this product is chosen?

• Effective Glycolysis Inhibition
  Sodium fluoride helps inhibit glycolysis after blood collection, reducing glucose consumption by blood cells and supporting more stable glucose levels during sample handling.
• Reliable Glucose Preservation
  By helping minimize glucose degradation, the tube supports consistent sample quality and reduces the risk of glucose concentration changes that may affect test results.
• Designed for Glucose Testing
  Specifically formulated for blood glucose determination, providing a suitable specimen for clinical laboratory analysis.

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